3 h. ago Galway International Arts Festival to launch 2025 programme later

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway International Arts Festival will launch its full 2025 programme later today. Some events have been announced, such as Druid’s 50th anniversary double bill, while several Big Top gigs are already sold out. The festival, which runs from July 14th-27th this year, enjoyed record attendances of over […] The post Galway International Arts Festival to launch 2025 programme later appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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24 h. ago Senator Anne Rabbitte calls for more youth diversion programmes in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Senator Anne Rabbitte is calling for more youth diversion programmes to be rolled out in Galway. The Fianna Fáil Senator brought the issue up during a Seanad debate on Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity. Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy Niall Collins, was […] The post Senator Anne Rabbitte calls for more youth diversion programmes in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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53 h. ago Galway County Council announces development of additional 44 affordable homes

Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry, after the Local Authority this week signed contracts with Studio PKA (Paul Keogh Architects) for the design of the two housing schemes. The affordable units are proposed under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme and include 28 homes at Raheen and […] The post Galway County Council announces development of additional 44 affordable homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Trio of Galway secondary school students gear up for National Student Enterprise Finals

A trio of teenage entrepreneurs will attempt to do their county proud when they represent Galway at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Final next Thursday, May 8, in Mullingar. Katelyn Hyland from Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew, and Niamh Ryan and Aoife Cleary from High Cross College in Tuam emerged as winners in the Senior […] The post Trio of Galway secondary school students gear up for National Student Enterprise Finals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Galway Theatre Festival includes climate change drag cabarets and politically provocative drama

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Theatre Festival is kicking off its jam-packed programme of events tomorrow. Now in its 17th year, the festival aims to showcase emerging artists and entertain audiences with a variety of shows. It begins tomorrow and runs until Saturday May 10th, and promises everything from climate change […] The post Galway Theatre Festival includes climate change drag cabarets and politically provocative drama appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Hot School Meals programme expanded to 63 additional Galway schools

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Hot School Meals Programme has been expanded to cover 63 additional Galway schools. The programme began as a small pilot in just 30 schools, and now covers 2,850 primary schools nationwide, providing hot meals to over 475,000 children. The latest expansion covers 713 extra schools, including […] The post Hot School Meals programme expanded to 63 additional Galway schools appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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